We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

A guide to our privacy policy.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.